Dresses rank pretty high on my “things I love to wear” list. With the right accessories, a dress is suitable for nearly any occasion, and I love that it can be as simple or layered up as you’re in the mood for. I found this long sleeved burgundy swing dress from Old Navy a couple months ago, and I’ve been waiting for the weather to cool off enough to wear it. Well, my weather wish was granted (and then some) so I’ve been brainstorming a few ways to wear this comfortable, versatile dress.
Today I have three styling options that work well for this long-sleeved burgundy dress, but I think any dress in a rich fall hue would work well.
{classic} A dress paired with my jean jacket and ankle boots is a fall go-to look for me. The jacket provides the perfect layer for chilly mornings (and a chilly office) and the ankle boots have been the shoes I reach for more than any others these days.
Jean jacket: Gap (similar) | burgundy dress: Old Navy | turquoise necklace: c/o eNVe Designs | belt: Loft | ankle boots: Crown Vintage (similar)
{bold} Sometimes when the weather gets cooler I’m tempted to put away my brights and resort to all neutrals, all the time. However, I want to carry summer’s “dress colorfully” motto into fall, because wearing color makes me happy. When I saw this post of Anne’s, I wasted no time in recreating her look of the burgundy dress paired with a colorful scarf. I decided to swap the ankle boots for my pink heels to bring out the pink in the scarf, and ended up pleased with my color experimentation.
Dress: Old Navy | scarf: Loft (similar) | pink pumps: Nine West (similar color and heel height)
{simple and elegant} One of the beauties of a dress is that it’s a one-stop outfit shop. Yes it’s fall, so #layersgalore, but sometimes you just want to keep it simple. With a bold statement necklace and snakeskin flats, this look proves that sometimes what’s easy can be elegant too.
Dress: Old Navy | necklace: Bauble Bar (similar, but even more of a statement) | clutch: The Limited (similar) | snakeskin flats: Target (similar)
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What is your favorite fall dress?
Linking with Mix it Monday, Hello Monday, Let it Shine, Mingle Monday, A Lovely Little a la Mode, Elegance and Mommyhood, “a dress for fall” at The Creative Closet, On Trend Tuesdays, Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me, Oh, Hey Girl, Color and Grace, and Thursday FashionFiles.